FA to seek Liverpool guidance on potential Community Shield tribute
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The Football Association will hold talks with Liverpool before planning a tribute to Diogo Jota at next month's Community Shield at Wembley.
The death of Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car crash in Spain has sparked an outpouring of emotion from across the football world.
Premier League champions Liverpool face FA Cup holders Crystal Palace in the traditional season curtain-raiser on Sunday, August 10.
The FA is open to marking the occasion, particularly given the Anfield club's participation in the game, to honour Jota's life.
It is understood officials from the governing body will open dialogue with both clubs in advance of the match before finalising any memorial plans.
The FA regularly uses occasions such as England matches and domestic finals to mourn figures in football and beyond who have died, often through black armbands and periods of silence.
But the governing body will take guidance from Liverpool with regards to appropriate tributes before confirming any plans to remember the Jota brothers at the Community Shield.